adversity - nepřízeň osudu, neštěstí, těžkosti, útrapy

noun - a difficult or unpleasant situation, especially one that continues for a long time

 

contend - tvrdit, prohlašovat

verb, formal - to state or argue something strongly, especially in a formal context or in disagreement

 

contend - zápasit, bojovat, potýkat se

verb - to struggle or compete against someone or something difficult, often in order to win or survive

cinder block - tvárnice, škvárobetonová tvárnice

noun, technical - a large, rectangular building block made from a mixture of concrete and industrial cinders, typically hollow and used in construction for walls and foundations

cinder - škvára, struska

noun, technical - the residue left after the combustion of coal, refuse, or metal ore, consisting mostly of ash, mineral fragments, and unburned material

clutch - psaníčko, malá kabelka

noun - a small, flat handbag for women

 

grade - stupeň, kvalita, úroveň

noun - a level or step in a scale, often used to show quality, difficulty, or rank

notice period - výpovědní lhůta

noun - the amount of time an employee or employer must give before ending a job or contract

notice - upozornění, oznámení, varování, avízo, lhůta

noun - the period of time before something happens or is expected to happen, especially a warning or information given in advance

note - zmínit, poznamenat, upozornit, poukázat

verb, formal - to mention or point out something, especially in order to draw attention to it

note - doklad, list, oznámení (oficiální dokument)

noun - a short official document that gives information or records something, especially in business

buns - zadek, zadnice, půlky

noun, American English, informal - the soft parts of the body that you sit on

hot cross bun - velikonoční sladké pečivo (s vyobrazeným křížem)

noun, British English - a small, sweet, spiced bread roll marked with a cross on the top, traditionally eaten at Easter in the UK and other countries

hellebore - čemeřice (rostlina)

noun - a perennial flowering plant that is known for its late winter or early spring blooms and evergreen foliage

gilet - vesta (prošívaná), vestička (prošívaná)

noun - a light jacket without sleeves